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Political Parties: Registration and Recognition

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The Election Commission grants recognition as national or state parties based on vote share or legislative seats. Recognized parties receive privileges like a reserved symbol, free airtime, and potential financial benefits. Criteria include securing a specific percentage of valid votes or assembly/Parliament seats across states. Loss of performance leads to derecognition. This system ensures stable multi-party competition yet fuels debates on frequent realignments or breakaway factions. The Commission’s guidelines aim to reduce fly-by-night outfits and encourage programmatic politics. Despite controversies over symbol allotment or mergers, recognition remains pivotal for shaping India’s party-based democracy.

Practice Questions

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

What is the minimum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?